Hi everyone,
My name is Marcin, I’m 16 years old, and programming has been a part of my life for many years.
How it started
I began my journey at the age of 10, learning C# completely on my own.
At first, I built:
- simple console programs
- small logic games
- basic interactive projects
That was the moment I realized I genuinely enjoyed creating things from nothing using code.
Exploring technology
As I grew older, I started exploring different areas of tech.
For a while, I focused on game development, building projects in:
- Godot (GDScript)
- Unity (C#)
- Unreal Engine (Blueprints)
Through this, I learned not only programming, but also:
- problem-solving
- logical thinking
- how complex systems are structured
Beyond coding — understanding computers
At the same time, I became interested in the broader technical side of computers.
I spent time learning about:
- computer hardware
- how operating systems work internally
- networking fundamentals
- basic cybersecurity concepts
I was always curious about how systems really function under the hood, not just how to use them.
Choosing a direction
Around the age of 15, I decided to focus fully on backend development.
Since then, I’ve been specializing in:
- Java
- Spring ecosystem
- backend architecture
- building real-world applications
What interests me most is designing systems, implementing business logic, and understanding how everything connects together.
What I’m working on now
Currently, I’m developing my biggest project so far — Finovara.
It’s a personal finance management backend system, similar to a virtual banking logic platform, which I’m designing and building entirely on my own.
This project allows me to combine everything I’ve been learning:
- system architecture
- backend engineering
- security thinking
- real-world problem solving
Constant learning
I spend a lot of time learning, experimenting, and improving every day.
Programming isn’t just something I study —
it’s something I naturally enjoy doing in my free time.
If you’re interested
If you’d like to see what I’m working on, feel free to check my GitHub, especially my main project Finovara.
Thanks for reading.
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